I have pondered the last forty-one years of spiritual training. In 1987 I was made aware of my calling. I am personally convinced that I was given the calling before I was formed in the womb (Jeremiah 1:5). Our Heavenly Father put us here at this time in history, not by accident but by HIS perfect plan, will, and purpose. The “Faith” movement was in full swing in the 1970’s and I embraced all the was being taught. I read every book I could get my hands on. I listened to teaching tapes at least six times each. I immersed myself in the teaching of faith. Our Heavenly Father was pleased enough to confirm HIS Word in me. Miracles did happen. Healing, health, financial miracles, etc. all occurred before my very eyes. There was no question of the fruitfulness of faith. But then a transition came after my missionary trip to Romania in 1993. Suddenly the fruitfulness of the past 22 years waned and I knew things were drying up. It was like the Ark had been moved and nobody noticed. No longer were the miracles flowing like they once were. It was like we were living in the past. Our Heavenly Father had commissioned me to begin praying an hour each morning before work, beginning in 1990. Everyday HE would wake me up at 5:00 AM. That was our deal. I would pray from 6 to 7 then begin the business day. That went on throughout the decade of the 90’s. In 1996 HE separated me from the Pentecostal church age. It was time to “leave the camp” so HE could train me directly without a pastor as an intermediary.
For the past 16 years HE has had me in a cleansing cycle. HE sent me to Biblical Law school to be exposed to the 613 Commandments and Statutes. In the late 90’s I was one of twelve men called to a Bible Law project to be posted on the Internet. All but two of us walked away from the project but I had committed to participate and was compelled to fulfill my commitment. This project was completed by early 2000. In the last 16 years, HE has sent me on prophetic trips, studied the Law, and finally moved my focus to Love. I believe this is the culmination of my training in preparation of my calling. I also believe that I am not alone in this time of preparation. Yes, many are called but few are chosen. What does it take to be in the chosen group? I believe it takes a willingness and acceptance of taking on the full character of Our Heavenly Father. Jesus did. Signs and wonders followed Him. I have observed the Feast of Tabernacles over the last 16 years and have been a speaker at many of the meetings. These times were preparation of something much greater than anything that happened in the Pentecostal era. We had to go through that era as part of our training but it was not the culmination of our callings. We then needed to go through a cleansing period. I see the completion of that cycle. It is now time to expect fruit of the Tabernacles period to come forth.
Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 13:2 And though I have [the gift of] prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
In the past, we have focused on both faith and prophecy but was it in the context of walking in Love? The evidence and observation would say “No”. The extremely good news is that this is changing. As we embrace the fullness of Love, faith is ready to operate with the proper intent. When faith is operating by Love, the fruit will remain and be observed to be good fruit. People will respond and the Kingdom will be established on earth as it is in Heaven. We should now expect to walk in the fullness of faith and power as we embrace Love as our primary motivation. That is the correct priority!